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Port Angeles

Pop. 20,118·84th most expensive in Washington·Rental market data updated monthly for Port Angeles, WA
Median rent (all units)
$1,759/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
-6.9%
vs US Median
-$206
Falling (Monthly)
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Port Angeles · $1,759
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,759/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$70,000/yr
Local median income
$62,606/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Port Angeles's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$800
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,870
Research median
$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,108/yr
At $1,759/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -6.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Port Angeles, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,118
Median income
$62,606
Median age
42.6
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
18.4%
20.3%
25.8%
13%
22.6%
Under 1818.4%
18–3420.3%
35–5425.8%
55–6413%
65+22.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
81.4%
White81.4%
Black0.9%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian0.8%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
23.4%
39.7%
30.3%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college39.7%
Bachelor's+30.3%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Port Angeles, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,690 → $62,606
up 16.6%
Population
19,888 → 20,118
up 1.2%
Renter share
45.6% → 44.5%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.3% → 30.3%
+2.0 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.6
+1.4 yrs

Median household income rose from $53,690 to $62,606 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.6% shift. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 19,888 residents to roughly 20,118. College-educated residents now make up 30.3% of adults here, versus 28.3% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Port Angeles rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Port Angeles. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Port Angeles, WA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Port Angeles is $1,759/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,170/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $890/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,640/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($62,606/yr), Port Angeles ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Angeles an affordable city for renters?

Port Angeles is considered moderate for renters. At $1,759/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($62,606/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Port Angeles slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Port Angeles?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,759/mo in Port Angeles. The local median household income is $62,606/yr, meaning the typical Port Angeles household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Port Angeles?

Rent in Port Angeles has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Port Angeles rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Port Angeles is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #84 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,759/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Port Angeles?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Port Angeles ($1,759/mo): Aberdeen ($1,313/mo), Shelton ($1,553/mo).

What percentage of Port Angeles residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of Port Angeles households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. Port Angeles leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Port Angeles rent compare to the national average?

Port Angeles's median rent of $1,759/mo is $206 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #84 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,759/mo, rent takes ~34% of Port Angeles's median household income ($62,606/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Port Angeles 34%Benchmark 30%
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